POSITION GOAL
Under the direction of unit management, the Unit Secretary/Nurse Support Tech (US/NST) performs unit functions appropriate to the position, and in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Functions include managing supplies, answering telephones. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the US/NST performs patient care and unit functions appropriate to the position, and in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and procedures. The US/NST is expected to anticipate the needs of the patient within the scope of their practice. The US/NST collects, reports, and documents patient data, and keeps the RN informed of pertinent changes in patient condition. The US/NST also participates in orientation of new personnel as appropriate.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• US/NST will participate in patient care by collecting, charting and recording patient data in a timely fashion according to hospital policy and keeping the RN informed of pertinent data.
• US/NST electronically transcribes physician orders in an accurate and timely fashion




• Assists with unit orientation of students and employees as appropriate.
• Maintains an organized work environment (which may include files, supplies, equipment, etc.) to ensure easy access and physical professional appearance.
• Maintains optimal inventory supplies in an effort to enhance workflow efficiencies.
• Provides secretarial support as appropriate which may include data entry, faxing, copying, filing, scheduling, charting, etc.
• Demonstrates responsibility for own competency/mandatories and annual performance evaluation by maintaining all personal data up-to-date. Meets educational requirements for new equipment, materials, procedures and technology.
• Performs any ancillary testing including but not limited to: finger sticks and oxygen set-ups.
• Completes all assigned tasks and communicates to the RN the patient responses to care provided in an accurate and timely manner.
• Makes frequen

📌 Unit Secretary/Nurse Support Tech (Puenteareas)
🏢 RUSSELL COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC DBA
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